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The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Celebrity Guessing Game

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

How well do you know your celebs? Put your knowledge to the test with an exciting game of Guess the Celebrity! 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

How well do you know your celebs? Put your knowledge to the test with an exciting game of Guess the Celebrity! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own supplies...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!
Please bring your own supplies.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Love On a Leash

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paint the Path

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Mix up your very own recipe of sidewalk paint and then help us decorate the First Avenue Trail! In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This progra...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Mix up your very own recipe of sidewalk paint and then help us decorate the First Avenue Trail!

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cochran Kiosk Grand Opening Celebration

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Come check out the new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park during the grand opening! There will be a food truck, a snow cone truck, and yard games to enjoy during this neighborhood party...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Come check out the new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park during the grand opening! There will be a food truck, a snow cone truck, and yard games to enjoy during this neighborhood party!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Printmaking 101

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Always wanted to try printmaking but didn't know where to start? Printmaking 101 is just for you! Learn the basic techniques of this ancient art form and create your own prints. Th...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Always wanted to try printmaking but didn't know where to start? Printmaking 101 is just for you! Learn the basic techniques of this ancient art form and create your own prints.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: CD Case Marble Run

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if yo...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: CD Case Marble Run

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games o...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: CD Case Marble Run

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Super Saturday: Art Journaling

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Create a place for all your artistic ideas and reflections in an art journal! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Create a place for all your artistic ideas and reflections in an art journal! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: CD Case Marble Run

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Poetry Night

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Open mic readings are for anyone who wants to read their poetry in a public venue.  You can stop by and read your own creations or just listen to others.  To share you...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Open mic readings are for anyone who wants to read their poetry in a public venue. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: CD Case Marble Run

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.